Corporates seeking collaboration

Swiss companies are among the most innovative in the world, and to stay on top they rely on collaboration with start-ups. In recent years, several accelerators have begun operations with the support of well-known Swiss companies, including Kickstart Accelerator, Masschallenge Switzerland, F10 and Baselaunch. All these programs are open to start-ups from abroad. The location initiative digitalswitzerland, which is supported by more than 140 companies, also brings together start-ups and established companies; for example, with the help of matchmaking events. In addition, more and more Swiss companies are setting up corporate VC units to invest in start-ups in their industry.